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Famous Shore ‘Christmas Light Show’ returns after two-year break
A famous light show featuring dazzling lights dancing to music and pyrotechnics is back for 2019 after a two-year break.
6 years ago
Inconsistent Eagles have real chance to win weak division
Despite an up-and-down offense that showed up last week only to see the defense collapse, the Eagles still control their playoff hopes.
6 years ago
‘A new start’ — in recovery and learning to make musical instruments In Appalachia
People have been playing music together in the small Appalachian town of Hindman, Ky., since it was founded in the late 1800s.
6 years ago
Pearl Harbor veteran expected to be last USS Arizona survivor interred on ship
When the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, sailor Lauren Bruner was the second-to-last person to get off the USS Arizona alive.
6 years ago
Lyft is partnering with a Philly social service agency to help people get to work
The ride-hailing service will issue 300 ride credits worth $10 each for clients of Philadelphia Works looking to secure employment.
6 years ago
Rethinking a ban on flavored e-cigarettes
Does cracking down on flavored e-cigarettes make it harder for adults trying to quit smoking?
Air Date: December 5, 2019
Listen 15:19Bear leads officers on wild chase through Wilmington, escapes into woods
Officers thought they had the bear corralled. But the bruin outwitted them.
6 years ago
Philly leaders ask parents to check their kids’ rooms for guns
A new twist on the old effort to get people to turn in firearms focuses on getting parents to look for them in their home and turn them in to one of four area churches.
6 years ago
Cher and Madonna, Anita Baker’s final shows, and holiday home tours in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Homes decked out for the holidays, Cher, Madonna, and Anita Baker’s last tour are part of this week’s event highlights in the Delaware Valley.
6 years ago
Listen 5:33Philly’s indie building inspectors
Philly is in the middle of a construction boom, and neighbors are stepping up to prevent accidents. Why does the city need their help?
Air Date: December 4, 2019
Listen 15:55Three bear sightings reported in Wilmington, Del.
There were three bear sighting reports in Wilmington, Del. along roadways near I-95 early this morning, according to Delaware State Police.
6 years ago
Penn Book Center has a new name: People’s Books & Culture
The 57-year-old bookshop in West Philadelphia is thriving under new ownership.
6 years ago
A Grinch bar is stealing some Christmas cheer for Port Richmond
Expect $7 Eggnog White Russians and tons of twinkle lights.
6 years ago
After ‘long-term extended loan,’ Penn Museum sends ancient Iraqi artifacts home
Since the 1930s, the Penn Museum has been holding and studying thousands of clay tablets from 2000 B.C. Today, hundreds are returning to Iraq.
6 years ago
Listen 1:46Evicted not gone: As Hoa Binh Plaza closes, many nearby Asian businesses thrive
The demise of Hoa Binh Plaza isn’t the only story of Asian businesses in gentrifying areas, leaders in Philly’s growing Asian community say.
6 years ago